The grass is always greener, right? Photo courtesy of Stephanie Calendrillo.
The grass is always greener on the other side, and Nico is a big believer in that too. Farm owner Stephanie Calendrillo caught the gelding engaging in some acrobatics at her farm Graystone Stable in Georgetown, KY to reach just one more blade of grass. As the seasons change, the horses will have to work harder and harder to get the really tasty stuff, and soon enough, a layer of snow and ice will cover it up for the winter.
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Meadowcreek Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Rolex Kentucky has announced the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as their official charity. The TAA awards grants to approved 501 (c)(3) charities that re-home, retrain, or retire off the track Thoroughbreds. In effect, Rolex is now donating to many charitable OTTB charities, via the TAA, who has granted money to CANTER, Marker’s Mark Secretariat Center, New Vocations and other numerous well-known OTTB organizations. [Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Announces Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance As Official Charity]
Time is running out to enter our exclusive giveaway from MOJO! We’re giving away a MOJO wristband and a halter patch for your horse. Entries close tomorrow, so get them in now! [Get Your Balance Back with MOJO]
Even Charlotte Dujardin sometimes gets her wires crossed when talking to the press. When Carl read in the news that Valegro would be retiring after the Rio Olympics, it was news to him. However, as an owner of the horse, he rightly felt he should be a bit more in the loop! Apparently the BBC misinterpreted what Charlotte said and if Valegro does end up retiring in 2016, it will likely be after Olympia, not Rio. [Carl Hester Clarifies]
Horse & Hound sums up their Eventing in Numbers series for 2016. With 2,499 eventing sections (divisions to us Americans) run, H&H has come up with quite a few interesting statistics…including the number of miles James Alliston drove from CA to KY, the amount of money raised at Stall-A-Rest at Jersey Fresh, and the increase in prize money at Rolex. [Eventing in Numbers]
The countdown is on for Alice and Fernhill Present. With dressage starting today, Alice has clocked in her final pre-competition blog, where she becomes very introspective as to why she is there. Meanwhile Hilly looks large next to the thoroughbreds in training at the track and Alice practices her voice commands. [We Only Regret the Chances We Didn’t Take]
Whether you’re for it or against it, COTH has you covered. Two pros weigh in on the Assisted Beginner Novice debate, with Jon Holling all for it, while Jill Henneberg chimes in on the side of tradition. What say you, Eventing Nation? [Pro/Con]
SmartPak Product of the Day: In this transitional season, there is nothing better to a horse than wallowing in mud. Snow and ice will be the end of the mud, but in the meanwhile, use this shedding blade from SmartPak to get that top layer of dirt off. [SmartPak]
Let’s visit yesteryear with some old school show jumping video.
